Recycling Plastic Grocery Bags

When I was 7 or so my grandmother taught me how to crochet with plarn (plastic yarn). I didn’t do much with the knowledge until about 5 or 6 months ago. I was over run with plastic bags and decided to try and make a purse. I have sold 4 of them so far. And am having fun with the different varieties that I have been making. When I get some free time I am going to make some and sell them in my etsy store.

The first one I did I don’t have pictured, I use it to haul all of my plarn around in.

The tan and white one was second one that I made. it was made from Safeway bags and just the white part of Wal-Mart bags. This is the one that sold me 4 bags. People seen it and wanted one.

My third bag was the white and yellow bag. I made from Wal-Mart bags and Grocery Outlet bags (a local discount store). I loved how it turned out.

The forth bag I made is bigger. The lady that wanted it wanted one to take with her to the swimming pool. She wanted something she could put clothes and a towel in and not worry about the bag getting wet (these dry very well, just hang them up). By far my favorite. Probably because it is hard to come by blue bags. I have one more to make and it will be similar to this bag here. I have enough of the blue left to make one more. The striping will be different as I don’t want any of my bags to be the same.

Let me see what you can make out of recycled bags. This is are a very fun medium to play with.

Earrings From Old Corks

Yin Yang Recycled Cork Earrings:
All of the beads on these earrings are from recycled jewelry. These earrings are 2 ¾ inches long (from the top of the earring hoop) and just shy of 1 inch wide. A very nice size. These are very fun and playful yet very elegant. These would look good going to the beach or dressed up to pout on the town. Because the yin yang is a cut piece of cork these earrings are very light, not heavy to wear at all. The ear wires are silver color with silver tarnished beads and black (I think that they are glass, but not 100% positive) beads. These were alot of fun to make. I have tons of ideas for them.

Great shoulder bag from t-shirts

I Made this shoulder bag from 4 different t-shirts. I cut them into one long strip and crocheted them. I think that it turned out very well and these were t-shirts that were ready for the garbage. I will definitely make some of these as gifts. It did not take long to make at all. I think one of these would be really cool with some bright colored t-shirts.

Welcome to my new blog

My daughter and I were just talking about how we love to make treasures out of trash. I am one of those weirdos that can't pass by a trash can without looking inside. My husband used to think I was nuts but after seeing some of the stuff I have found and the awesome things I have done with them, he is not so sceptical anymore. I love to recycle BIG time. I am always looking for ways to make cool stuff from old items. I would love it if you would share with me some of the stuff you have made. So come on in, take your shoes off and lets talk!!